KR20030059819A - Package for Absorbent Articles - Google Patents

Abstract

A package is disclosed that includes a plurality of absorbent articles and reclosable packaging. The package includes a soft pocket having a cavity interior, an opening leading into the interior, a flap to cover the opening and a closure positioned on the pocket and / or flap to releasably secure the flap to the closed position. The closure allows the flap to be positioned elsewhere on the pocket during the subsequent closed state as the set of products is removed from the interior of the pocket and the package fits into the product shape remaining inside the pocket.

Description

Package for Absorbent Articles}

The present invention relates to a package, more particularly to a package for absorbent articles.

Absorbent products, such as panty liners, feminine napkins and tampons, are carried in bags, backpacks and briefcases until needed. Typically, such products do not rest fixed in these containers. Unfortunately, these containers do not always provide a hygienic environment for the product, so these products may be contaminated and / or damaged. In addition, the products are scattered in the container, making it difficult to find when they are needed.

In the past, specially designed pouches were distributed to hold several absorbent products at the same time. These pouches reduce contact between the product and potentially unsanitary environments and make it easier to find the product when needed. The pouch is made of a durable material such as thick vinyl that can be reused, but the pouch sometimes needs to be refilled for reuse. In addition, the pouches need to be unsanitary, mainly after prolonged use, cleaned or discarded and replaced.

To avoid this problem, some people use transparent plastic sandwich bags to hold the product. Such bags generally maintain a hygienic environment for the product and make it easier to find the product when needed. Although the bag must be filled from time to time, it can be easily discarded and replaced, thus reducing some discomfort and concern caused by prolonged use. However, since the bag is transparent, the contents of the bag are visible. Some users need more careful packaging. Therefore, there is a need for careful, disposable, economical, reclosable packaging to carry several products simultaneously.

One type of package that meets the requirements already mentioned includes a pocket for holding the product and an opening for taking the product out of the pocket when needed. The package also includes a flap for selectively covering the opening. The flap has an adhesive closure for securing the flap to the pocket when covering the opening. In the case of adhesive closures and / or flaps, it has been recognized that the product may be difficult to identify and / or grip when the flap is removed from the pocket to strip off the opening when needed. Therefore, there is a need for a package that is easily identifiable and easily removable when opening and closing the package.

It has also been recognized that if the pocket or opening is too small, it is difficult to remove the product from the package. However, if the pocket is too large, the packaging may be unsightly and bulky and the product may get mixed in the pocket. In addition, if the opening is too large, the product may fall out of the pocket too easily. Thus, there is a need for packaging with pockets and openings of appropriate size.

In addition, some packaging sizes are suitable for carrying in a suitcase, backpack or briefcase, but are not economical for retail use. In addition, the packaging is durable enough for consumer use but not sufficiently durable for distribution to retail stores. Thus, there is a need for durable master packaging of size to hold several utility packages.

Summary of the Invention

In brief, the device of the present invention is a package comprising a plurality of absorbent articles and reclosable packaging. The package includes a soft pocket having a cavity interior of a size and shape for receiving a plurality of absorbent articles, and a pocket of size and shape such that at least one of the plurality of absorbent articles exits from the hollow interior of the pocket. An opening leading into the cavity. The package also includes a flap attached to the pocket suitable for covering the opening to retain the plurality of absorbent articles within the cavity interior of the pocket. The flap is an open position where the opening is generally not blocked by the flap so that the product exits through the opening, and the flap covers the opening and the outer surface of the pocket to hold the product in the pocket and prevent the product from passing through the opening. It is selectively movable between closed positions. The package also includes a closure positioned on the flap and / or pocket to releasably secure the flap to the closed position. The closure ensures that the flap is positioned elsewhere on the pocket each time it is closed, so that the packaging fits the shape of the product remaining inside the pocket if the product is continuously removed from the inside of the pocket.

In another aspect of the invention, the package includes an adhesive closure positioned on the pocket and / or flap to releasably secure the soft pocket, the opening, the flap and the flap to the closed position.

In another aspect of the invention, the package includes an adhesive closure positioned on the flap to releasably secure the flap to the closed position. The closure is spaced apart from the distal edge of the flap such that a portion of the flap is gripped without detaching the closure and detached from the pocket.

In another aspect, the device of the present invention includes a package including a plurality of absorbent articles arranged in a stack. Each of the absorbent articles generally has a uniform width, length and thickness for the other article. A package is less than about twice the product of product width, length, and thickness multiplied by the number of products when accommodating a certain number of products, and about one times the product of product width, length, and thickness multiplied by the number of products The package further includes a package including a soft pocket at least partially defining the interior of the cavity having a volume.

In another aspect, the flap and pocket define a cavity interior having a volume less than about twice the volume of the product width, length, and thickness multiplied by the number of products when receiving a certain number of products.

In another aspect of the present invention, the pocket has a cavity interior having a width less than about twice the width of the product as it is removed therefrom and a width greater than about one times the width of the product when receiving a number of products. At least in part.

In another aspect, the flaps and pockets define a cavity interior having a width less than about twice the width of the product when receiving a certain number of products.

In another aspect, the pockets have at least partially inside a cavity having a length less than about 2 times the length of the product as it is removed therefrom and a length greater than about 1 times the length of the product when receiving a number of products. It is limited.

In another aspect, the flaps and pockets define a cavity interior having a length less than about twice the length of the product when the product is removed from them.

In another aspect, the opening has a width less than about twice the width of the product and greater than about one times the width of the product when the pocket receives the product.

In another aspect, the opening is less than about twice the product of product width and thickness multiplied by the number of products when the pocket accommodates a certain number of products, and about 1 of the product of product width and thickness multiplied by the number of products. It has an area over twice.

In another aspect of the present invention, at least one of the flap and the pocket includes a visual indication that distinguishes the edge of the flap from the pocket to improve visual identification of the edge of the flap.

In another aspect of the present invention, the master package includes a plurality of virtue packages. Each of the virtue packages includes a plurality of absorbent articles and virtue packaging. The virtue packaging leads to a soft pocket having a cavity interior of a size and shape for receiving a plurality of absorbent products and to a cavity interior of a pocket of a size and shape that allows at least one of the plurality of absorbent products to escape from the interior of the cavity of the pocket It includes an opening that can be closed again. The master package also includes a removable master package that surrounds the plurality of virtue packages having a cavity interior of a size and shape to receive the plurality of virtue packages.

In a final aspect, the present invention provides a package of interlabial pads for carrying sanitary supplies of interlabial pads such that the interlabial pads are kept hygienic and readily available for use as sanitary when needed. Include. This package contains a receptacle and a supply of pads in the receptacle. The receptacle has an opening that can be pulled out for use when the pad is needed. The receptacle also has a closure that can be closed again to close the opening. The closure is closed to carry the pad in sanitary condition and continue to carry the pad remaining in the receptacle in sanitary condition after the pad is removed.

Other features of the invention will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter.

1 is a front view of a prior art panty liner surrounded by removable wrapping paper.

2 is a front view of the virtue package of the present invention showing the flap of the package in the closed position.

3 is a front view of the virtue package showing the flap in the open position.

4 is a plan view of the virtue package showing the flap in the open position.

5 is a front view of the empty package of the virtue package.

6 is a front view of the master package of the first embodiment of the present invention, with a portion cut away to show the virtue package therein;

7 is a front view of the master package of the second embodiment of the present invention, with a portion cut away to show the virtue package therein;

8 is a front view of the virtue package of the second embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a front view of the virtue package of the third embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a plan view of an interlabial pad that may be packaged in accordance with the present invention, with a portion cut away to show in detail.

11 is an edge view of the interlabial pad.

12 is a plan view of the folded pad.

FIG. 13 is a cross section taken along the line 13-13 of FIG. 12.

14 is a front view of a sanitary package including a folded pad.

FIG. 15 is a cross section taken along the line 15-15 of FIG.

FIG. 16 is a front view of the package of the fourth embodiment of the present invention in the closed state, with broken pads therein;

FIG. 17 is a cross sectional view taken along the line 17-17 of FIG.

18 is a front view of the package of FIG. 16 in an open state.

19 is a cross sectional view taken along the line 18-18 of FIG.

20 is a front view of a package of the fifth embodiment of the present invention, with dashed lines showing the packaged pads therein.

FIG. 21 is a cross section taken along the line 21-21 of FIG. 20.

Fig. 22 is a front view of a package of the sixth embodiment of the present invention, with broken pads therein;

FIG. 23 is a cross section taken along the line 23-23 of FIG.

FIG. 24 is a front view of the package of the seventh embodiment of the present invention in an open state, with broken pads therein;

FIG. 25 is a cross section taken along the line 25-25 of FIG. 24.

FIG. 26 is a front view of the package of FIG. 24 in an open state. FIG.

FIG. 27 is a front view of the package of the eighth embodiment of the present invention in the open state, with broken pads therein;

Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts for the several views.

Referring now to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1, a conventional individually packaged absorbent article is indicated in its entirety by the reference numeral 20. While the absorbent article 20 shown in FIG. 1 is generally a panty liner 22 surrounded by a wrapper indicated by 24, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention is intended for women's napkins, tampons, interlabial pads, and other feminine hygiene products. It will be appreciated that the present invention may be applied to other absorbent articles 20 such as adult hygiene products, children's hygiene products, and infant hygiene products. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that although the illustrated product 20 is individually packaged, the product may not be packaged without departing from the scope of the present invention.

The panty liner 22 shown in FIG. 1 is folded twice in a conventional manner to represent a generally flat and generally rectangular product. While folded panty liners 22 can have other sizes without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the folded liner has a width of about 50 mm, a length of about 70 mm, and a thickness of about 5 mm. It is also contemplated that the panty liner 22 may not deviate from the scope of the present invention and may not be folded and / or not rectangular.

Although the wrapper 24 may be made in other ways without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the wrapper has a rectangular sheet 30 having opposite side edges 32 and 34 and opposite end edges 36 and 38. It includes. The first fold 40 in the sheet 30, which runs between the side edges 32, 34, forms the bottom of the wrapping paper 24, and the side edges are generally parallel with the first fold above the first fold. The second fold 42 in the sheet continued between the 32 and 34 forms the top of the wrapper. The first fold 40 separates the middle portion 44 of the wrapper 24 from the rear portion 46, and the second fold portion 42 separates the middle portion of the wrapper from the front portion 48. The side edges 32 and 34 of the middle portion 44 are connected to the rear portion 46, and the side edges of the front portion 48 are connected to the middle portion to form opposite sides of the wrapping paper. The edge 50 of the sheet 30 adjacent the terminal edge 36 overlaps the edge 52 of the sheet adjacent the terminal edge 38. It is contemplated that it may be desirable to connect the side edges 32, 34 of the front portion 48 to the rear portion 46.

Although the side edges 32 and 34 of the rectangular sheet 30 can be connected in other ways (eg, with adhesive or by heat sealing) without departing from the scope of the invention, in one embodiment the side edge edges are shown. It is connected by conventional mechanical fastening means as shown. The packaged product 20 can have other sizes without departing from the scope of the present invention, but in one embodiment the product has a width 54 of about 75 mm, a length 56 of about 75 mm and a thickness of about 5 mm. (58) (FIG. 4). In addition, although the dimensions of product 20 may vary from product to product without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the dimensions are generally uniform. In addition, the dimensions may or may not change within the product without departing from the scope of the present invention. Although the wrapper 24 may be made of other materials without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the wrapper is made of a low density polyethylene sheet material having a thickness of about 38 microns. It is also contemplated that the wrapper 24 may have adhesive or other closures (not shown) without departing from the scope of the present invention.

As illustrated in Figures 2-4, the virtue package of the present invention is indicated by reference numeral 60 in its entirety. The package 60 generally includes a plurality of absorbent articles 20 (FIG. 4) and a reclosable package, generally designated 62. As already mentioned, it is anticipated that the product 20 may be folded or unfolded and individually packaged or unpacked without departing from the scope of the present invention. Although the article 20 can be arranged in other ways without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the articles are arranged in a front-to-face relationship in a pile, as illustrated in FIG. Package 60 includes a selected number of products 20 for end user convenience. For example, package 60 may include less than about eight absorbent articles 20 to provide a supply of product for about one week or less. It is envisaged that package 60 may include about five absorbent articles 20 to provide a supply of product for a typical one week working time (ie, five days).

The package 62 includes a soft pocket 64. Pocket 64 has a cavity interior 66 sized and shaped to receive a number of absorbent articles 20 as shown in FIG. 4. The opening 68 extends into the cavity interior 66 of the pocket 64. The opening 68 is sized and shaped to allow one or more of the plurality of absorbent articles 20 to escape from the cavity interior 66 of the pocket 64. The packaging 62 also has a flap 70 attached to the pocket 64 suitable for covering the opening 68 for retaining a plurality of products 20 in the cavity interior 66 of the pocket 64. It includes. The flap 70 holds the product in the pocket with the open position and the product illustrated in FIG. 3 as the opening 68 is generally not blocked by the flap so that one or more products 20 exit through the opening. The flap is selectively movable between the closed position illustrated in FIG. 2 by covering the opening 72 and the outer surface 72 (FIG. 3) of the pocket 64 to prevent passage through this opening. In one embodiment, the flap 70 is substantially rectangular and has a substantially straight distal edge 74. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the flap 70 can have other shapes, such as semi-circular or triangular, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, a closure 76 is positioned on the inner surface 78 of the flap 70 to releasably secure the flap to the closed position. It is anticipated that the closure 76 may be located on the outer surface 72 of the pocket 64 instead of or separately from the flap 70. Preferably, the closure 76 has a pocket every time the flap 70 is closed so that the package 62 conforms to the product shape remaining inside the pocket when the series of products 20 is removed from the interior 66 of the pocket. (64) to be located elsewhere. While other closures 76 may be used without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the closure is a conventional resealable hotmelt adhesive or resealable double-sided tape for releasably securing flap 70 to a closed position. Adhesive material such as.

Although the closure 76 may be located elsewhere without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the closure has a flap 70 such that the free portion of the flap is squeezed and detached from the pocket 64 to grab the flap to peel it off. ) Is spaced apart from the distal edge 74. It is contemplated that the closure 76 may be preferably spaced from the distal edge 74 of the flap 70 by a distance 80 of at least about 4 mm. It is also contemplated that it may be desirable for the distance 80 to be about 16 mm.

Although the closure 76 may have other shapes without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the closure is an elongated strip of adhesive material that runs substantially parallel to the distal edge 74 of the packaging flap 70. In one embodiment, the adhesive material strip is substantially continuous and / or uninterrupted along its entire length, while other embodiments provide for a discontinuous and / or discontinuous adhesive material along its length without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is expected to have. It is also contemplated that it may be desirable for the strip to extend substantially over the entire width 82 of the flap 70 such that the corner 84 of the flap is secured in the vicinity of the pocket 64. Elongate strips may have other widths without departing from the scope of the present invention, but in one embodiment the strips have a width 86 of less than about 20 mm and greater than about 2 mm. It may be desirable for the width 86 of the strip to be about 7 mm.

Although the package 62 can be made in other ways without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5, the package has opposite side edges 92 and 94 and opposite terminal edges 96 and 98. Rectangular sheet 90. A first fold 100 extending between the side edges 92, 94 forms the bottom of the package 62, and a second continuation between the side edges generally parallel with the first fold above the first fold. The fold 102 (FIG. 2) forms the top of the package. The first fold 100 separates the intermediate portion 104 of the package 62 from the rear portion 106. The middle and back portions 104 and 106 form a pocket 64 of the package 62. The second fold 102 separates the intermediate portion 104 from the front portion 108 of the package 62. The front portion 108 of the package 62 forms a flap 70. Although the second fold 102 may be located elsewhere without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the second fold is immediately adjacent to the opening 68 and immediately adjacent the upper end of the front portion 108. (Ie, adjacent the edge 98 of the sheet 90). The intermediate portion 104 is connected with the corresponding rear portion 106 along the side edges 92 and 94 to form opposite sides of the package 62. The middle and rear portions 104, 106 may be connected in other ways (eg, with adhesive or by mechanical fastening) without departing from the scope of the present invention, but in one embodiment it is connected by conventional heat sealing. do. Although the package 62 can be made of other materials without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the package is about 45 microns sold from Shanghai Zihua Enterprise Company, Limited of Shanghai, China. Heat sealable polymer sheet material, such as a material containing about 80% polyethylene and about 20% other polyolefin, having a thickness of. It is contemplated that the package 62 may be made of coated paper, woven, nonwoven, polyethylene, polypropylene, copolymers, extruded polymers, thermoformed materials, and / or cardboard without departing from the scope of the present invention. In one embodiment the pocket 64 is substantially free of gussets, while in other embodiments the face of the pocket may comprise a conventional gusset (not shown) to provide a package 62 having a substantially flat bottom. have.

The interior 66 of the package 62 defined by the flap 70 and the pocket 64 may have other sizes without departing from the scope of the present invention, but when the interior receives a certain number of products 20 Volume less than about twice the product of product width (54), length (56), and thickness (58) multiplied by the number of products, and a volume greater than about one times the product of product width, length, and thickness multiplied by the number of products It may be desirable to have. As already mentioned, the number of products 20 is chosen for end user convenience. For example, it is contemplated that package 60 may include about five absorbent articles 20, and may be desirable to provide a supply of product for a typical one week working time (ie, five days). In addition, the interior 66 has a width less than about twice the product width 54 when the product is removed and the pocket 64 is flat, as shown in FIG. 5, and the product width when accommodating a certain number of products. It may be desirable to have a width greater than about 1 times. In one embodiment, the width of the cavity interior 66 is about 1.2 times the product width when the product 20 is removed. Similarly, the interior 66 has a length less than about twice the length of the product 56 when the product is removed so that the pocket 64 is flat, and more than about one times the length of the product when receiving a certain number of products. It may be desirable to have In one embodiment, the length of the cavity interior 66 is about 1.2 times the product length 56 when the product 20 is removed. Further, in one embodiment, the opening 68 has a width less than about two times the product width 54 and greater than about one time the product width when the pocket 64 receives the product 20. It may be desirable for the opening width to be about 1.2 times the product width 54. In one embodiment, the opening 68 is less than about twice the product width 54 and the thickness 58 times the product width when the pocket receives a certain number of products 20 and the product width. And an area greater than about 1 times the product of the thickness multiplied by the number of products.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the flap 70 and / or pocket 64 may preferably include a visual indication, generally designated 110, to distinguish the edge 74 of the flap from the pocket. have. Indication 110 improves the visible identification of edge 74 of flap 70 when holding flap 70 to move towards its open position. Visible markings 110 include visually contrasting surface treatments on flap 70 and pocket 64. While other visually contrasting surface treatments can be used without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the visually contrasting surface treatments may include a first color and pocket (at least on a portion of the outer surface 112 of flap 70) A second color on at least a portion of the outer surface 114 of 64. It may also be desirable for one of the colors to be the raw color of the packaging material and the other to be printed on the package 62. For example, if the raw material color of the package 62 is white, the lower edge edge 116 and the opposite side edge 118 of the flap 70 may be free of printing, such as background coloring and text, and at the center of the flap. Printing of contrasting colors (eg, blue). Edges 116 and 118 are outlined in phantom in the figure. The edge edges 116, 118 may have other widths without departing from the scope of the present invention, but in one embodiment the edge edges have a width 120 of less than about 15 mm. It may be desirable for the width 120 of the edge edge to be about 4 mm. In addition to omitting the printing of the edge edges 116 and 118 of the flap 70, the side edges of the pocket 64 (outlined by virtual lines) are also used to substantially prevent printing discoloration when the sides are heat sealed. It may be desirable to have no printing. In addition, the flap 70 and / or pocket 64 may preferably include a tactile indication (not shown) that distinguishes the pocket from the edge 74 of the flap to improve tactile confirmation of the flap edge. It is anticipated that the tactile indication may be a textured portion (eg, knurling) on the outer surface of the flap 70 and / or pocket 64.

The master package is indicated by reference numeral 130 in its entirety in FIG. 6. The master package 130 includes a plurality of virtue packages 60 as described above. In addition, the master package 130 includes a removable master package 132 that surrounds the virtue package 60. The master package 132 has a cavity interior of size and shape for receiving the virtue package. It is contemplated that the master wrap may have printing (not shown) on its outer surface. It is also contemplated that the virtue package 60 may be arranged in one or more piles in the master package 132. For example, the virtue package 60 may be arranged in two piles as shown in FIG. 6 or in one pile as shown in FIG. Although the master package 130 may include other numbers of virtue packages 60 without departing from the scope of the present invention, in the illustrated embodiment the master package includes less than about 12 virtue packages. For example, master package 130 may include about ten virtue packages 60 as shown in FIG. 6 or about nine virtue packages as shown in FIG. 7. In addition, it may be desirable for one or more sides of the master wrap 132 to include a conventional gusset 134 to provide a wrap having a flat face. Although the master package 132 can be made of other materials without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the master package is made of polyethylene sheet material having a thickness of about 45 microns using conventional packaging methods.

It is contemplated that the virtue package 60 may have another structure without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, a conventional adhesive tab closure 140 may be used to secure the flap 70 to its closed position relative to the pocket 64 of the package 62. Another embodiment shown in FIG. 9 is similar to that of FIG. 8 except that the flap 70 is generally triangular in structure and initially connected to the pocket 64 by a weak perforation 142.

10 and 11, the interlabial pad is indicated by reference numeral 150 in its entirety. Pads 150, which are typical of interlabial pads that may be packaged in accordance with the present invention, generally have the type disclosed in US Pat. Nos. 4,595,392 and 4,673,403, incorporated herein by reference. In one embodiment, the pad 150 is generally oval and has side protrusions 152. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that interlabial pads may have other forms without departing from the scope of the present invention. The pad 150 of one embodiment includes a stack of absorbent material layers 154 on a fluid impermeable layer 156 (eg, a plastic film), but includes another structured pad that includes no impermeable layer. May be predicted. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, in one embodiment the pad 150 is folded in half in its major axis, indicated by 158, and the longitudinal seam 162 and the terminal seal as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15. Individually packaged into an elongated, generally flat, sealed sanitary package 160 having a 164). In another embodiment, it is contemplated that package 160 may not be sealed or may be omitted entirely. It is also contemplated that pad 150 may not be folded without departing from the scope of the present invention. The package 160 may be made of other materials without departing from the scope of the present invention, but in one embodiment the package is made of a heat sealable plastic film and in another embodiment the package is made of paper. The seam 162 and seal 164 may be made by any conventional method, such as heat sealing, mechanical sealing or adhesive bonding. It is also contemplated that the pad 150 may be sealed into a package 160 with a cardboard backing 165.

As illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 17, the package of the fourth embodiment of the present invention is indicated by reference numeral 166 in its entirety. Package 166 includes a supply 168 of interlabial pad 150 individually packaged in its respective sealing sanitary package 160 that is readily available for use when needed. Package 166 generally has a receptacle 170 having a mouth or opening 172 (see, in particular, FIG. 19) that can be ejected for use when the pad 150 in its sealing package 160 is needed. (For example, a pocket). Receptacle 170 has a flap 179 that can be closed again to close opening 172. The flap 174 can be closed to retain the pad remaining in the receptacle 170 until needed after the pad 150 is removed.

Receptacle 170 includes a bag having front and rear walls 176 and 178 connected at sides 180 and 182 and bottom 184 and not connected to each other at the top to define opening 172. The flap 174 integral with the back wall 178 can be folded over the opening 172 so that it rests on the front wall 176. Flap 174 is releasably attached to front wall 176 by adhesive or mechanical closure 186. Receptacle 170 is formed from an elongated rectangular blank folded along fold 184 to form front and rear walls 176, 178. In one embodiment, the blank is a plastic film, such as a polyethylene film. In another embodiment, the blank is a nonwoven or nonwoven and film laminate. Fold 184 constitutes the bottom of receptacle 170. The front and rear walls 176, 178 are sealed together by heat seals 180s and 182s on both sides and not seal each other on top to define the bag opening 172. Plastic films (eg, polyethylene) from which the bags are made are generally opaque by being colored (eg, in blue) in order to hide the packaged pads in the bag. In one embodiment, closure 186 is a pressure sensitive adhesive spot 194 such as a double sided tape for releasably attaching flap 174. In another embodiment (not shown), closure 186 includes a pressure sensitive adhesive strip running from side to side along receptacle 170. The package 160 of pads 150 (eg, about 3 to about 6) is vertically aligned from the opening 172 of the receptacle 170 to the bottom 184. In another embodiment, it is contemplated that the pad 150 may be aligned horizontally from side to side within the receptacle 170. Although the receptacle 170 may have other dimensions without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the receptacle is measured from side to side overall width of about 10.8 cm and from opening 172 to floor 184. It has a total height of about 9.5 cm to about 14.0 cm. In addition, the flap 174 of this embodiment has a width that matches the width of the receptacle 170 and a height of about 5.1 cm. It is also contemplated that the package 166 of the fourth embodiment of the present invention may include the various features described above for the packages of the first, second, and third embodiments.

Thus, the supply 168 of the pad 150 is carried in sanitary condition. Since receptacle 170 (including flap 174) is opaque, the contents are invisible and are therefore carefully carried. The pad 150 pulls the flap 184 back to open the receptacle 170 (with the open state illustrated in FIGS. 18 and 19), remove the sealed package 160, tear it open and open the pad therein. By using 150 it is readily available for use in hygienic conditions when needed. The removed package 160 is discarded. The flap 174 is then reattached to the front wall 176 of the receptacle 170 so that the bag can be closed again by the closure 186.

20 and 21 illustrate a fifth embodiment of a package of the present invention, indicated in its entirety by reference numeral 196. The package 196 of the fifth embodiment has front and rear walls 200, 202 connected at the sides 204, 206 by heat-sealed side seams, and the folds 208 and openings to the bottom ( An opaque plastic receptacle 198 having 210. Instead of the flap 174 and the closure 186, the receptacle 198 includes conventional indentation members 212 and 214 (ie, typically adjacent the opening 210 and spanning the front and rear walls 200, 202). Interlocking plastic channels). Receptacle 198 holds a plurality (eg, three to six) packages 160 of pads 150. In the illustrated embodiment the package 160 is vertical from the bottom 208 to the vicinity of the opening 210 directly below the indentation members 212, 214, although the package may be horizontal from side to side. It is predicted that there is. The indentation members 212 and 214 will not be described in greater detail as they are commonly used for plastic bags. Although the receptacle 198 may have other dimensions without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the receptacle is measured from side to side with an overall width of about 10.8 cm measured from side to side and from opening 210 to bottom 208. It has a total height of about 9.5 cm to about 14.0 cm.

22 and 23 illustrate a sixth embodiment of a package of the present invention, indicated in its entirety by reference numeral 216. In most cases, the package 216 of the sixth embodiment is the fifth except that the conventional slide fastening members 218 and 220 (instead of the press-in members 212 and 214) and the conventional slide fastener 222 are used. Same as package 196 of an embodiment. Members 218 and 220 and slide fasteners 222 will not be described in greater detail as they are commonly used for plastic bags. Although the receptacle of the package 216 of the sixth embodiment may have other dimensions without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the receptacle has an overall width and opening of about 9.5 cm to about 14.0 cm measured from side to side It has an overall height of about 10.8 cm measured from the bottom to the bottom.

24-26 illustrate a seventh embodiment of a package of the present invention, indicated in its entirety by reference numeral 230. The package 230 of the seventh embodiment is purse style and has two pockets 232 and 234 with openings 232m and 234m respectively facing different openings. Package 230 may be folded in half so that openings 232m, 234m are inside. Package 160 of pad 150 is held in a pocket. The package 230 includes the elongated rectangular outer wall 236 of the opaque plastic film and the inner walls 238 and 240 of the film leading from the end of the outer wall to the inner surface 242 of the outer wall from one side to the other side of the outer wall. Include. Each inner wall 238, 240 is bordered short of the center of the outer wall 236 to form openings 232m, 234m of pad containing pockets.

In more detail, the receptacle 230 comprises an elongated rectangular blank of opaque plastic film, some of which are folded and folded to form the inner walls 238, 240 as indicated by 244, 246. Folds 244, 246 form the bottom of pockets 232, 234. Folded end portions forming inner walls 238 and 240 are heat sealed at both sides as indicated by 248 and 250 at the blank portion between folds 244 and 246 constituting outer wall 236. The openings of the pockets 232 and 234 lie on opposite sides of the fold line F at the center of the outer wall 236 where the receptacle can be folded as illustrated in FIG. The receptacle 230 can be heat sealed to the outer wall 236 and fixedly closed by a tab 252 having a spot (or strip) 254 of pressure sensitive adhesive thereon. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 27, spots (or strips) 254 may be applied to one of the inner walls, such as inner wall 240, to form the package of the eighth embodiment. Although the pockets 232 and 234 of the package 230 of the seventh and eighth embodiments may have other dimensions without departing from the scope of the present invention, in one embodiment the pocket is from about 9.5 cm measured from side to side. A total width of about 14.0 cm and a total height of about 6.3 cm to about 8.9 cm measured from each opening to each bottom.

Although the interlabial pad package is described above as including the interlabial pad, those skilled in the art will recognize that the package may include other feminine hygiene products and associated supplies. For example, the package may include a supply of interlabial pads and a supply of tampons and / or panty liners. Examples of related supplies that a package may include may include wipes and / or tissues. It is also contemplated that the package may include more than one interlabial pad without departing from the scope of the present invention.

From the foregoing it will be seen that several objects of the present invention are achieved and other advantageous results obtained.

When introducing an element of the present invention or its preferred embodiment (s), the articles "a", "the" and "said" are intended to mean that there is more than one element. . The terms "comprising", "including" and "having" are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the elements listed.

As various changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention in the above configuration, all matters contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings are intended to be interpreted as illustrative rather than restrictive.

Claims (129)

A plurality of absorbent articles, and A soft pocket having a cavity interior sized and shaped to receive the plurality of absorbent articles; Openings leading into the cavity of the pocket of a size and shape such that one or more of the plurality of absorbent articles can be ejected from within the cavity of the pocket; Attached to the pocket suitable for covering the opening to retain the plurality of absorbent articles within the cavity interior of the pocket, the opening being generally not blocked by a flap so that the one or more products can be pulled through the opening. A flap that is selectively moveable between an open position and a closed position where the flap covers the outer surface of the pocket to hold the plurality of products in the pocket and prevent the one or more products from passing through the opening; And Positioned on at least one of the pocket and the flap to releasably fix the flap to the closed position, the flap being adapted to conform to the form of product remaining inside the pocket when a series of products is taken out of the interior of the pocket. Closure to be positioned elsewhere on the pocket each time it is closed Reclosable package containing Package containing. The package of claim 1, wherein the plurality of absorbent articles are arranged in a pile. The package of claim 1, wherein the absorbent product comprises feminine hygiene products. The package of claim 3 wherein the feminine hygiene product comprises a panty liner. The package of claim 3 wherein the feminine hygiene product comprises interlabial pads. 2. The package of claim 1 wherein the package comprises a rectangular sheet having a first fold extending between the opposite side edges and the side edges such that each side edge has a front portion and a rear portion separated by the first fold portion and wherein the first A package in which the folds form the bottom of the pocket, and the front side of each side edge is connected with a corresponding rear portion of each side edge to form an opposite side of the pocket. 7. The package of claim 6, wherein the package is substantially free of gussets on opposite sides of the pocket. 7. The package of claim 6, wherein a sheet has a second fold extending between the side edges generally parallel with the first fold above the first fold, wherein the second fold separates the flap from the pocket. The package of claim 8, wherein the flap is substantially rectangular. The package of claim 8, wherein the flap has an inner surface and an outer surface, and a closure is positioned on the inner surface of the flap to releasably secure the flap to the closed position. The package of claim 10 wherein the closure is an adhesive material applied to the inner surface of the flap. 9. A package according to claim 8, wherein the front portions of each side edge of the sheet have an upper end opposite the first fold and the second fold portion is immediately adjacent the upper end of the front edge of the side edge and located immediately adjacent to the opening. . The package of claim 6 wherein the sheet is a heat sealable polymer sheet. A plurality of absorbent articles, and A soft pocket having a cavity interior sized and shaped to receive the plurality of absorbent articles; An opening leading into the cavity of the pocket of a size and shape such that at least one of the plurality of absorbent articles exits from the interior of the cavity of the pocket; An opening generally attached to the pocket suitable for covering the opening to retain the plurality of absorbent articles in the cavity interior of the pocket, the opening generally not blocked by a flap so that the one or more products exit through the opening A flap selectively moveable between the opening and the closed position the flap covers the outer surface of the pocket to hold the plurality of products in the pocket and prevent the one or more products from passing through the opening; And An adhesive closure positioned on at least one of the pocket and the flap to releasably secure the flap to the closed position Package containing Package containing. The package of claim 14, wherein the plurality of absorbent articles are arranged in a pile. The package of claim 14, wherein the absorbent product comprises feminine hygiene products. The package of claim 16 wherein the feminine hygiene product comprises a panty liner. The package of claim 16 wherein the feminine hygiene product comprises an interlabial pad. 15. The package of claim 14, wherein the package includes a rectangular sheet having a first fold extending between the opposing side edges and the side edges such that each side edge has a front portion and a rear portion separated by the first fold portion and wherein the first portion is formed. A package in which the folds form the bottom of the pocket, and the front side of each side edge is connected with a corresponding rear portion of each side edge to form an opposite side of the pocket. 20. The package of claim 19, wherein the package is substantially free of gussets on opposite sides of the pocket. 20. The package of claim 19, wherein a sheet has a second fold extending between the side edges generally parallel to the first fold above the first fold, wherein the second fold separates the flap from the pocket. The package of claim 21, wherein the flap is substantially rectangular. The package of claim 21, wherein the flap has an inner surface and an outer surface, and a closure is positioned on the inner surface of the flap to releasably secure the flap to the closed position. 22. A package according to claim 21, wherein the front portions of each side edge of the sheet have an upper end opposite the first fold and the second fold portion is immediately adjacent the upper end of the front portion of the side edge and located immediately adjacent to the open portion. . The package of claim 19 wherein the sheet is a heat sealable polymer sheet. One or more absorbent articles, and A soft pocket having a cavity interior sized and shaped to receive the absorbent article; An opening leading into the cavity of the pocket of a size and shape that allows the product to exit from the interior of the cavity of the pocket; Attached to the pocket suitable for covering the opening for retaining the absorbent product in the cavity interior of the pocket, the opening being generally not blocked by a flap and the product so that the product exits through the opening. A flap that is selectively moveable between the opening and the closed position the flap covers the outer surface of the pocket to hold in the pocket and prevent the product from passing through the opening; And An adhesive closure positioned on the flap to releasably secure the flap to the closed position and spaced apart from the distal edge of the flap such that a portion of the flap is gripped without detaching the closure and detached from the pocket Package containing Package containing. The package of claim 26, wherein the closure is located at least about 4 mm away from the distal edge of the flap. The package of claim 27, wherein the closure is located about 16 mm from the distal edge of the flap. 27. The package of claim 26, wherein the distal edge is substantially straight and the adhesive closure comprises an elongated strip of adhesive material extending substantially parallel to the distal edge of the packaging flap. The package of claim 29, wherein the elongate strip of adhesive material has a width of less than about 20 mm. The package of claim 30, wherein the strip of adhesive material has a width of greater than about 2 mm. The package of claim 30, wherein the strip of adhesive material has a width of about 7 mm. The package of claim 29, wherein the strip of adhesive material is substantially continuous and uninterrupted along its entire length. The package of claim 29, wherein the flap is substantially rectangular. 27. The package of claim 26, wherein the adhesive closure substantially follows the entire width of the flap. 27. The package of claim 26, wherein the adhesive closure is a double sided tape. 27. The package of claim 26, wherein the adhesive closure is a hot melt adhesive. 27. The package of claim 26, wherein the flap has an inner surface and an outer surface, and an adhesive closure is positioned on the inner surface of the flap to releasably secure the flap to the closed position. 27. The package of claim 26, wherein the cavity interior of the pocket is sized and shaped to receive a plurality of absorbent articles, including the article. 40. The package of claim 39, wherein the plurality of absorbent articles are arranged in a pile. 27. The package of claim 26, wherein the absorbent article comprises feminine hygiene products. 42. The package of claim 41 wherein the feminine hygiene product comprises a panty liner. 42. The package of claim 41 wherein the feminine hygiene product comprises interlabial pads. A constant plurality of absorbent articles arranged in a pile, each having a generally uniform width for another product, a generally uniform length for another product, and a generally uniform thickness for another product; And A soft pocket for receiving the absorbent article, the pocket having a reclosable opening of a size and shape such that at least one of the absorbent articles exits the pocket; Packaging at least partially defining a cavity interior having a volume less than about twice the product of the product width, length, and thickness multiplied by the number of products and greater than about one times the product of the product multiplied by the number of products. Package containing. A constant plurality of absorbent articles arranged in a pile, each having a uniform width, generally uniform length for other products, and generally uniform thickness for other products, among a plurality of constant absorbent products, And A soft pocket for receiving the absorbent article, the opening having a size and shape opening allowing at least one of the absorbent article to exit the pocket; Attached to the pocket suitable for covering the opening for retaining the number of absorbent articles in the pocket, the opening being generally not blocked by a flap so that the one or more products exit through the opening and A flap that is selectively moveable between the opening and the closed position where the flap covers the outer surface of the pocket to hold the product in the pocket and prevent the one or more products from passing through the opening; And An adhesive closure positioned on at least one of the pocket and the flap to releasably secure the flap to the closed position A package defining a cavity interior having a volume less than about twice the volume multiplied by the number of products multiplied by the product width, length, and thickness when the flaps and pockets receive a number of products Package containing. A constant plurality of absorbent articles arranged in a pile, each having a generally uniform width for the other of the constant plurality of absorbent articles; And A soft pocket for receiving the absorbent product, the resealable opening having a size and shape that allows at least one of the absorbent articles to exit from the pocket, when the pocket is removed from the product. A package having a width less than about twice the product width and at least partially defining a cavity interior having a width greater than about 1 times the product width when receiving a number of products Package containing. 47. The package of claim 46, wherein the cavity interior width is about 1.2 times the product width when the product is removed from them. A constant plurality of absorbent articles arranged in a pile, each having a generally uniform width for the other of the constant plurality of absorbent articles, and A soft pocket for receiving the absorbent article, the opening having a size and shape opening allowing at least one of the absorbent article to exit the pocket; Attached to the pocket suitable for covering the opening for retaining the number of absorbent articles in the pocket, the opening being generally not blocked by a flap so that the one or more products exit through the opening and A flap that is selectively moveable between the opening and the closed position where the flap covers the outer surface of the pocket to hold the product in the pocket and prevent the one or more products from passing through the opening; And An adhesive closure positioned on at least one of the pocket and the flap to releasably secure the flap to the closed position A package defining a cavity interior having a width less than about twice the width of the product when the flaps and pockets receive a number of products Package containing. The package of claim 48 wherein the cavity interior width is about 1.2 times the product width when the product is removed from them. A constant plurality of absorbent articles arranged in a pile, each having a generally uniform length for the other of the constant plurality of absorbent articles; And A soft pocket for receiving the absorbent product, the resealable opening having a size and shape that allows at least one of the absorbent articles to exit from the pocket, when the pocket is removed from the product. A package having a length less than about 2 times the length of the product and at least partially defining a cavity interior having a length greater than about 1 times the length of the product when receiving a number of products Package containing. 51. The package of claim 50, wherein the cavity interior length is about 1.2 times the product length when the product is removed from them. A constant plurality of absorbent articles arranged in a pile, each having a generally uniform length for the other of the constant plurality of absorbent articles, and A soft pocket for receiving the absorbent article, the opening having a size and shape opening allowing at least one of the absorbent article to exit the pocket; Attached to the pocket suitable for covering the opening for retaining the number of absorbent articles in the pocket, the opening being generally not blocked by a flap so that the one or more products exit through the opening and A flap that is selectively moveable between the opening and the closed position where the flap covers the outer surface of the pocket to hold the product in the pocket and prevent the one or more products from passing through the opening; And An adhesive closure positioned on at least one of the pocket and the flap to releasably secure the flap to the closed position Wherein the flap and the pocket define a cavity interior having a length less than about twice the length of the product when the product is removed from them Package containing. The package of claim 52 wherein the cavity interior length is about 1.2 times the product length when the product is removed from them. A constant plurality of absorbent articles arranged in a pile, each having a generally uniform width for the other of the constant plurality of absorbent articles; And A soft pocket for accommodating the absorbent article, the opening having a size and shape that allows at least one of the absorbent articles to exit the pocket, the opening being about the width of the product when the pocket receives the article. Packages less than 2 times wide and about 1 times wider than the product width Package containing. 55. The package of claim 54, wherein the opening width is about 1.2 times the product width when the product is removed therefrom. A constant plurality of absorbent articles arranged in a pile, each having a generally uniform width for the other product in the constant plurality of absorbent articles and a thickness generally uniform for the other articles; And A soft pocket for accommodating the absorbent article, the opening having a size and shape to allow one or more of the absorbent articles to exit from the pocket, when the opening receives a certain number of products. A package with an area less than about twice the product of the width and thickness multiplied by the number of products and more than about one times the product of the product multiplied by the number of products Package containing. One or more absorbent articles, and A soft pocket having a cavity interior sized and shaped to receive the absorbent article; An opening leading into the cavity of the pocket of a size and shape that allows the product to exit from the interior of the cavity of the pocket; And Attached to the pocket suitable for covering the opening for retaining the absorbent product in the cavity interior of the pocket, the opening being generally not blocked by a flap and the product so that the product exits through the opening. A flap that is selectively moveable between the closed positions that the flap covers the opening to hold in the pocket and prevent the product from passing through the opening Wherein the at least one of the flap and the pocket comprises a visual indication that distinguishes the edge of the flap from the pocket to improve visual identification of the edge of the flap. Package containing. 58. The package of claim 57, wherein the visible indicia comprises a visually contrasting surface treatment on the flap and the pocket. 59. The package of claim 58, wherein the visually contrasting surface treatment comprises a first color on at least a portion of the outer surface of the flap and a second color on at least a portion of the outer surface of the pocket. 60. The package of claim 59, wherein the first color is the raw color of the package and the second color is printed on the package. 61. The package of claim 60, wherein the raw color of the package is white. 60. The package of claim 59, wherein the outer surface portion of the flap having the first color is the edge edge of the flap. 63. The package of claim 62, wherein the edge edge of the flap having the first color comprises a bottom edge edge of the flap. 64. The package of claim 63, wherein the lower edge edge having the first color has a width of less than about 15 mm. 65. The package of claim 64, wherein the lower edge edge having the first color has a width of about 4 mm. 63. The package of claim 62, wherein the edge edge of the flap having the first color comprises an opposite side edge edge of the flap. 67. The package of claim 66, wherein each side edge edge having the first color has a width of less than about 15 mm. 68. The package of claim 67, wherein each side edge edge having the first color has a width of about 4 mm. 60. The package of claim 59, wherein the flap comprises a second color. 58. The package of claim 57 wherein the package includes a rectangular sheet having a first fold extending between the opposing side and the side edges such that each side edge has a front portion and a rear portion separated by the first fold portion and wherein the first portion is formed. The folds form the bottom of the pocket, and the front part of each side edge connects with the corresponding rear part of each side edge to form opposite sides of the pocket, and substantially no printing on the side edges corresponding to the side edges of the seat. package. The package of claim 70 wherein the sheet is a heat sealable polymer sheet. 71. The flap of claim 70, wherein a sheet has a second fold above said first fold, generally parallel to said fold, between said side edges such that said second fold separates the flap from the pocket and the edge of the flap. Package with virtually no printing at the edges. 73. The package of claim 72, wherein the edge edge of the flap that is substantially free of printing comprises a bottom edge edge of the flap. 58. The package of claim 57, wherein the package comprises a closure positioned on at least one of the pocket and the flap to releasably secure the flap to the closed position. 75. The package of claim 74, wherein the closure is spaced from the distal edge of the flap such that a portion of the flap is gripped without detaching the closure and detached from the pocket. 59. The package of claim 57, wherein the cavity interior of the pocket is sized and shaped to receive a plurality of absorbent articles, including the article. 77. The package of claim 76, wherein the plurality of absorbent articles are arranged in a pile. 58. The package of claim 57, wherein the absorbent article comprises feminine hygiene products. 79. The package of claim 78, wherein the feminine hygiene product comprises a panty liner. 79. The package of claim 78 wherein the feminine hygiene product comprises an interlabial pad. 58. The package of claim 57, wherein at least one of the flap and the pocket includes a tactile indication that distinguishes the edge and the pocket of the flap to improve tactile confirmation of the flap edge. 84. The package of claim 81, wherein the tactile indication comprises a textured portion of an outer surface of at least one of the flap and the pocket. 83. The package of claim 82, wherein the textured portion is a knurled portion of the outer surface of the flap. Each of a plurality of absorbent articles; And A soft pocket having a cavity interior sized and shaped to receive the plurality of absorbent articles, and a back leading into the cavity interior of the pocket sized and shaped such that at least one of the plurality of products exits from the cavity interior of the pocket Virtue packaging with a closing opening A plurality of virtue packages including a; And Removable master packaging surrounding the plurality of virtue packages having a cavity interior of a size and shape to receive the plurality of virtue packages Master package containing. 85. The master package of claim 84, wherein the plurality of absorbent articles comprise feminine hygiene products. 86. The master package of claim 85, wherein each feminine hygiene product is surrounded by removable wrapping paper. 86. The master package of claim 85, wherein the feminine hygiene product comprises a panty liner. 88. The master package of claim 87, wherein each panty liner is surrounded by a removable wrapper. 89. The package of claim 88 wherein the removable wrapper is Opposite side edges having a front part, a middle part and a rear part, A first fold portion connected between the side edge portions to separate the middle portion and the rear portion to form a bottom of the wrapping paper, and A second folded portion that is formed above the first folded portion, generally parallel to the first folded portion, between the side edge portions to separate the middle portion and the front portion to form an upper portion of the wrapping paper; A master comprising a rectangular sheet having an intermediate portion of each side edge connected to a corresponding rear portion of each side edge and a front portion of each side edge connected to a corresponding intermediate portion of each side edge to form opposite sides of the wrapping paper. package. 85. The master package of claim 84, wherein said master package comprises printing thereon. 85. The package of claim 84, wherein each viable package includes a flap attached to the pocket suitable for covering an opening for retaining the plurality of absorbent articles within the cavity interior of the pocket, wherein the flap is attached to the at least one product. A flap opens the outer surface of the opening and the pocket to hold the plurality of products in the pocket and an open position where the opening is not normally blocked by the flap so as to exit through the opening and to prevent the one or more products from passing through the opening. Master package selectively movable between covering closed positions. 92. The master package of claim 91, wherein each virtue package includes a closure positioned on at least one of the pocket and the flap to releasably secure the flap to the closed position. 93. The master package of claim 92, wherein said closure is an adhesive closure. 92. The apparatus of claim 91, wherein each virtue wrap comprises a rectangular sheet having an opposite side edge and a first fold extending between the side edges such that each side edge has a front portion and a rear portion separated by the first fold portion, and And a first fold forming a bottom of the pocket, wherein the front portion of each side edge is connected with a corresponding rear portion of each side edge to form opposite sides of the pocket. 95. The master package of claim 94, wherein a sheet has a second fold above said first fold and generally between said side edges in parallel with said first fold so that said second fold separates the flap from the pocket. 85. The master package of claim 84, wherein the plurality of absorbent articles are arranged in a pile in a virtue package. 85. The package of claim 84, wherein the plurality of virtue packages are arranged in one or more piles within a master package. 85. The master package of claim 84, wherein the plurality of absorbent articles comprises less than about eight absorbent articles. 99. The master package of claim 98, wherein the plurality of absorbent articles comprises about 5 absorbent articles. 85. The master package of claim 84, wherein the plurality of virtue packages comprise less than about 12 virtue packages. 101. The master package of claim 100, wherein the plurality of virtue packages include about ten virtue packages. 102. The master package of claim 101, wherein the plurality of virtue packages are arranged in two dummy. 103. The master package of claim 102, wherein the plurality of virtue packages comprise about nine virtue packages. 109. The master package of claim 103, wherein the plurality of virtue packages are arranged in a single pile. 85. The master package of claim 84, wherein said master package comprises gussets. The pads are intended for closing openings and openings that can be removed for use when needed, and can be closed again to carry the pads sanitarily and continue to carry the pads remaining in the receptacle sanitarily after the pads have been removed. A receptacle with a resealable closure and a supply of pads within the receptacle, the receptacle for carrying the supply of interlabial pads hygienically so that the interlabial pad is hygienic and readily available for use in a sanitary condition when needed Package of momentary pads. 107. The package of claim 106, wherein the interlabial pad is individually packaged. 107. The bag of claim 106, wherein the receptacle includes a bag having front and rear walls connected at the side and bottom and not connected to each other at the top to define the opening, wherein the bag is folded over the opening integrally with the rear wall. A package having a flap superimposed over a front wall and detachably attached thereto. 109. The package of claim 108, wherein the bag comprises a blank folded to form the front and back walls, the fold forming the bottom of the bag and the front and back walls attached together at their sides. 109. The package of claim 109, wherein the blank is at least partially opaque to hide the packaged pads in the bag, and the front wall has a pressure sensitive adhesive thereon to releasably attach the flap thereto. 109. The package of claim 109, wherein the blank comprises a plastic film. 109. The package of claim 108, wherein the interlabial pad is individually packaged. 107. The package of claim 106, wherein the receptacle comprises a bag having a front and a rear wall that is open at the top and connected at the side and bottom, and wherein the closure comprises a press-fit member in the wall adjacent the opening. 116. The package of claim 113, wherein the bag comprises a blank folded to form the front and rear walls, the fold forming the bottom of the bag and the front and rear walls attached together at their sides. 118. The package of claim 114, wherein the blank is at least partially opaque to render the packaged pads in the bag invisible. 117. The package of claim 114, wherein the blank comprises a plastic film. 117. The package of claim 114, wherein the interlabial pad is individually packaged. 107. The receptacle of claim 106, wherein the receptacle includes a bag having a front and a rear wall open at the top and connected at the side and bottom, the closure including a slide fastening member at the wall adjacent the opening, and a slide fastener. package. 118. The package of claim 118, wherein the bag comprises a blank folded to form the front and back walls, the fold forming the bottom of the bag and the front and back walls attached together at their sides. 119. The package of claim 119, wherein the blank is at least partially opaque to render the packaged pads in the bag invisible. 119. The package of claim 119, wherein the blank comprises a plastic film. 119. The package of claim 119, wherein the interlabial pad is individually packaged. 107. The package of claim 106, wherein the receptacle is a wallet style with two pockets each having an opening that can be folded in half so that the opening is inside. 123. The apparatus of claim 123, comprising an elongated rectangular outer wall of the plastic film and an inner wall extending from one end of the outer wall to an inner wall of the outer wall constituting its inner surface from one side to the other side of the outer wall. A package that is bordered short of the center to form a pad containing pocket having an opening at its inner edge. 124. The fold of claim 124 wherein the receptacle comprises an elongated rectangular blank, the distal end of which is folded to form the inner wall, the fold forming the bottom of the pocket, and the foldable end forming the outer wall. Packages that are attached at both sides to the blank portion between. 126. The package of claim 125, wherein the blank is at least partially opaque to render the packaged pads in the bag invisible. 126. The package of claim 125, wherein the blank comprises a plastic film. 107. The package of claim 106, wherein each interlabial pad in the supply of interlabial pads is substantially the same size. 107. The package of claim 106, wherein only interlabial pads are placed in the receptacle.